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Introduction To Permaculture Design by Geoff Lawton (2009)

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Based on the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course as devised by Bill Mollison, join Geoff Lawton as he takes you into the world of Permaculture Design and introduces you to a new way of looking at the world.

Learn how to apply your design skills by observing, analyzing and harmonizing with the patterns of Nature. Discover the theory and then see the examples in action in this unique video. It is essential information for anyone interested in learning more about Permaculture and how they can apply it in their daily lives to create sustainable abundance.

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